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Timestamps 1:24 - What Alan's learned from training for strongman, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and even running 7:51 - Why Alan decided to open up his gym, Untamed Strength, the value in creating a strong community and positive culture in the gym & how to create that environment as a gym owner21:26 - How Alan's been able to stay consistent with his fitness routine as he's become a husband and father and what he's had to change over time as his responsibilities have changed 29:47 -If Alan would create a training “blueprint” for people getting started in the gym to get good, sustainable results they can maintain for life, what would that look like?37:10. - What Alan learned from being a starting strength coach and how working with barbell medicine changed his perspective on some starting strength principlesAlan's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/untamedstrength?igsh=MWN1cnpoZnRpbTZqeg==Alan's YouTube - https://youtube.com/@alanthrall?si=RsYiWhbm5m9jPBBPUntamed Strength Gym - https://www.trainuntamed.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaSEE__5ONI3M7dT0VkCdMFR8LRGlCvwrhS2dPrqn7bA1LsexJGEYKsvpo_aem_i_k-L3c_2-gu6vVUMRQdcQApply For Coaching - https://bit.ly/3QpfduxGet My FREE Programs - https://bit.ly/4fF4wPcMy Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Uy2zfbMacroFactor Diet Tracking App (Use code PEELER for a 2-Week FREE Trial!) - https://bit.ly/49Vz2ADLeviathan Nutrition (Code: ADAM10) - https://leviathan-nutrition.com/Built Bar (code PEELER for 10% off) - https://builtbar.com/
Sign up to my newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I am joined by Alan Thrall. He is a husband and father of two. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength - a gym based in Sacramento, California - an online coach for Barbell Medicine, and a strength athlete who has done it all, from Powerlifting to Strongman. In this episode, we chat about his childhood and his early experiences being coached in the barbell lifts for American Football, his time in the Marine Corps, what got him into owning a gym and starting a YouTube channel, and we spend some time chatting about how his training has evolved since having children. It was great to chat through his approach to training as a parent, and some of the ways he tries to be a great Dad. I learned plenty from his approach! Enjoy the episode. _____________________ You can find more from Hayden at the following: Instagram - @hjp_strongerdads Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hayden-Pritchard Website - www.hjpmethod.co.nz _____________________ How can you support my work? You can 'Buy Me a Coffee' by clicking here Purchase a MASS Research Review subscription using this affiliate link Purchase Eric Helms' Muscle & Strength Pyramid books using this affiliate link
This 101 series of podcasts is by dads; for dads. Every episode will be a crash course in a specific topic that features a dad who is an expert in that topic. If you are a expectant dad, a new dad, or a veteran dad you can expect to learn tips and tricks that apply specifically to you. This week my guest is Alan Thrall. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength a strength focused gym which is located in California. He is a former marine who has competed in powerlifting, strongman, olympic weightlifting, and endurance challenges of all sorts. His experience as a coach and competitor makes him the ideal guest for this podcast. In my opinion Alan is one of the best teachers on the internet. His philosophy on training is down to earth and as a father of two he knows what you are going through. If you are interested in learning how to start or continue working out as a dad then you need to listen to this episode.
Strongman is having a moment. More people are watching strongman related content. More people are involved in strongman training now, even if they don’t plan to compete. The bottom line is probably that it’s just fun, but is there more to it? We asked our friend Alan Thrall (owner of Sacramento’s Untamed Strength) to come talk about it and bring national strongman champ Joey Szatmary (owner of The Lion’s Den outside Philadelphia). What do CrossFit and Strongman have anything in common? Who gets to compete at the Arnold? Or strongman nationals? Strongman competitions don’t have a standard set of events. Is that a good thing? Does being unhealthy just come with the territory? You can find Alan at @untamedstrength on IG and on YouTube athrall7. Joey is at @szatstrength . Subscribe for updates about our new gym (Third Street Barbell) and apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal @connoroneal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
Alan Thrall is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento, California. He is a former Marine, a coach and educator on all things strength, a husband and a father. Today we talked about how to be a great husband and father while also running a business, an online empire, and fitting in training as well. Today you'll learn: - The importance of BEING where you are - How to overcome the feeling that you need to be doing something all the time - How Alan trains when he has limited time - Would Alan train if he was the only man on earth? - The greatest lesson Alan learned from his parents - How to be a new dad and stay jacked and strong…kind of - How to gain a sense of control in your life Thanks for listening!
Alan Thrall is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento, California. He is a former Marine, a coach and educator on all things strength, a husband and a father. What I love most about Alan is his hunger to learn and to share what he has learned with other people. (You can hear more about this in the podcast). Alan's passion for learning and teaching others led him to start a YouTube channel which now has almost half a million followers. (You can learn how he grew his channel in the podcast). We talked about negative self talk in the gym, why he now has a coach, his greatest struggle in starting a gym, the roots of his disciplined nature, and how you can grow stronger.
Alan Thrall is the owner of Untamed Strength, an accomplished strength coach, and best known for his successful Youtube Channel. On Talking Strongman Alan and I discuss:1:38 Life as a Marine 8:32 Starting Strongman 16:43 Hosting Strongman Shows 18:40 Competitions with Surprise Events 23:50 The Progression of the Sport 27:00 Becoming a Marine Corp Body Bearer 29:00 Opening Untamed Strength 34:20 Starting the YouTube Channel 37:50 Training Philosophies 53:00 Negative comments 55:00 World's Strongest Man 2020
Alan Thrall is the owner of Untamed Strength. His love for strength training started at a very young age and his unquenchable desire to always learn more has lead him to pursue his passion of helping others experience the fulfillment of getting stronger inside the gym and in their day to day lives. Alan is a Marine Corps veteran who served as a presidential security guard as well as a “World Famous” Body Bearer at Arlington National Cemetery. During his stint in the Marine Corps Alan signed up for his first local amateur Strongman competition and this sparked a competitive fire that has lead him to compete in many Strongman competitions as well as Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting meets. Alan has personal experience as an athlete, a coach, and a promoter for the sport of Strongman. To learn more about Alan’s methodology, beliefs, and teaching style, check out his YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/AlanThrall. Here you will find topics that range from strength training instruction and programming, nutrition, motivation, and more. To learn more about his gym Untamed Strength go to www.trainuntamed.com Register for the Raleigh Hike 8/15 Register for Chattanooga Hike 8/22 Music intro by TMR. If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun.net Visit www.twentyonegun.net for everything 21 Gun Follow 21 Gun on Instagram @21gunpodcast
We discuss all things YouTube and Untamed Strength with Alan Thrall. We find out which of his YouTube videos he has had to delete, and why the DONT CURL IN ME flag has become a centerpiece in his gym. At the beginning of this episode we also cover an insane 1,003 pound sumo deadlift from Jamal Browner. Hybrid Performance Method: https://hybridperformancemethod.com/ and use code MASS to save 5% on all programs Lifting Large: https://www.liftinglarge.com/ and use code MASS20 to save on Lifting Large branded products Spud Inc.: https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/ Texas Power Bars: https://www.texaspowerbars.com/
Pride, this is a fun podcast I did with sir Alan Thrall. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento California which is a strength sports gym with a great community. We recorded this during COVID-19 and just wanted to answer you questions and have some fun at the same time. We answering everything from how many armadillos we could fight off to our favorite barbells in the gym. I know you will enjoy it, and it will take your mind off of the current situation the world is in! @untamedstrength
In this episode Chris and Reanne interview Alan Thrall. Owner of Untamed Strength, based in Sacramento California, Alan talks about his defiant journey from the Marine Corps into strength training, building a business and an awesome Youtube channel! Be sure to check out his YouTube channel via https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7 and his Instagram at @untamedstrength for some incredible strength training tips and banter.
On this episode, Raul and Parker interviewed Alan Thrall. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength and a coach for Barbell Medicine. Topics included the story of building Untamed Strength, coaching cues, YouTube creation, and more.You can follow Alan on:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/untamedstrength/)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=alan+thrall)Email: untamedstrength@gmail.comFollow us on instagram for rehab and research content: (https://www.instagram.com/strength.rehab/)Email contact for coaching & online programming inquiries: strengthrehab214@gmail.com
In this episode Alan unfolded part of his life in the marines and how it effected him when he left. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento, California. I had the chance to meet Alan in person and workout in his gym. Alan is one of those people where you just know what he says he means and is an example of a leader. Not only is Alan a successful gym owner, strongman and father, but he is very intelligent inside and outside the gym. ========================================================================================================================================== @reps_for_responders @therealjumpmanjay @untamedstrength ========================================================================================================================================== “Alan Thrall is the owner of Untamed Strength. His love for strength training started at a very young age and his unquenchable desire to always learn more has lead him to pursue his passion of helping others experience the fulfillment of getting stronger inside the gym and in their day to day lives. Alan is a Marine Corps veteran who served as a presidential security guard as well as a “World Famous” Body Bearer at Arlington National Cemetery. During his stint in the Marine Corps Alan signed up for his first local amatuer Strongman competition and this sparked a competitive fire that has lead him to compete in many Strongman competitions as well as Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting meets. Alan has personal experience as an athlete, a coach, and a promoter for the sport of Strongman.” Repsforresponders.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Inside-The-Laybrinth/support
Alan Thrall is an accomplished strength coach and the owner of Untamed Strength. Alan has coached thousands of athletes over the course of his career, and his YouTube channels has amassed more than 85 million views, helping countless athletes get stronger in and out of the gym.In today’s episode, guest host Jake Boly talks to Alan about his growth in strength coaching, how he accidentally built a massive YouTube channel, and much much more.
You may know Alan from his YouTube videos, or just his wicked beard! I found out about Alan and Untamed Strength when trying to learn more about how to properly perform the squat, bench, and deadlift in my efforts to get stronger. I had a lot of fun talking with Alan, we discussed his time in the Marines, his gym in Sacramento, as well as how he grew a large following on YouTube. The part I appreciated the most was that inadvertently Alan shared some great life lessons about discipline and perseverance, he's truly someone who is a doer and learns first and foremost from experience! Alan's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7 Alan's Instagram: https://instagram.com/untamedstrength?igshid=gklyj9lzxyd7 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support
What's up Pride! In the EP I have two of the most influential people in the strength/fitness space join me on this podcast. Sir Alan Thrall & Omar Isuf! I has an absolute blast hosting them at my house for a few days while we lifted at The Lions Den and also ran a lifting clinic. Alan owns Untamed Strength in Sacramento CA which is a strongman and powerlifting gym. Omar is a fitness buff who enjoys spreading knowledge and collaborating with all the top athletes and coaching in the industry. Omar is base out of Toronto Canada. These guys are the real deal, talking about awesome practical tips to help you along your lifting/fitness journey. I'm pre-apologizing for my voice as it was really rough getting over being sick for a few weeks. However, these guys smashed it out of the park answering my questions. Enjoy! IG: Omarisuf IG Untamedstrength
Monica Wroblicky is a Viking shieldmaiden who wears other women’s knee sleeves as her elbow sleeves, eats donuts when she damn well feels like it, and spends her free time helping at-risk youth heal through horse therapy at Heart's Landing Ranch. She’s been training in Strongman for less than a year, has already won several first place honors, and is just getting started. In this conversation, she shares her journey from struggling with her weight to doing bikini comps to eventually wandering into Untamed Strength only to discover she was custom made for the sport of Strongman. Be sure to check out her IG @monicawroblicky, and support her ministry of strength for girls at @fearlesswarriorministry. Also check out Curves Apparel and Til You Collapse to get leggings like Monica's! This is the final episode of Season 1 - thanks for an awesome first season for the Valkyrie Garage.
You may know Alan from his YouTube videos, or just his wicked beard! I found out about Alan and Untamed Strength when trying to learn more about how to properly perform the squat, bench, and deadlift in my efforts to get stronger. I had a lot of fun talking with Alan, we discussed his time in the Marines, his gym in Sacramento, as well as how he grew a large following on YouTube. The part I appreciated the most was that inadvertently Alan shared some great life lessons about discipline and perseverance, he's truly someone who is a doer and learns first and foremost from experience! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support
This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Check out the Entrepreneur’s Tool Kit. It’s a great fit for the topic of this episode. Start your free month trial today using our special URL: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/FACTS Episode Notes: Many of you have probably dreamed about being your own boss. Maybe even opening your own gym. We pose that question to a guy who’s done it…and succeeded. Mike shares his first experiences with starting businesses, and how opening a gym didn’t go as planned. Here are some additional factors we talked about: How much does location matter? Where are your members/clients going to come from, and how will you reach them? How broadly (or narrowly) should you be defining your target membership? What kinds of costs do you need to think about related to opening the business and the facility? What are you willing to risk in order to start a brick and mortar business like a gym? Can you afford to keep it going through the parts where you’re not making much – or maybe even any -- money? Alan Thrall joins us with his experienced take on this topic. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength, a strongman/powerlifting gym in Sacramento, CA. He talks about starting without a real plan, and why you should probably have one. He also shares how his gym has grown and changed over the years, and the important things he’s learned. Our ideas start around from the beginning of the episode. Alan joins us around 14:08. You can find Alan on Instagram at @untamedstrength, on YouTube and at his website: trainuntamed.com Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal (@connoroneal). Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Start your free month trial today using our special URL: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/FACTS Episode Notes: Say you don’t have access to the kind of gym you want to lift in, or any gym period…but you have a garage (or something similar)? What’s absolutely essential to making a home gym work for you, and about how much money would you need to spend? Here’s what we came up with: Spend as little as possible…or as much as possible? What’s the minimum equipment you need? Are dumbbells and specialty bars necessary? Is flooring a critical element or a luxury How much is a decent power rack? How do you keep from busting up the floor? Alan Thrall joins us with his experienced take on this topic. Alan is the owner of Untamed Strength, a strongman/powerlifting gym in Sacramento, CA. (The term we were looking for about Alan’s service as a Marine was “body bearer.”) Alan makes some specific equipment recommendations, including racks from Rogue Fitness. Our ideas start around 9:00. Alan joins us around 19:30. You can find Alan on Instagram at @untamedstrength, on YouTube and at his website: trainuntamed.com Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal (@connoroneal). Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.
Hey Pride, This may be one of my favorite podcasts to date featuring Alan Thrall owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento California. Alan is a gym owner, Youtuber, father, strongman, powerlifter, and a good friend of mine. In this EP we talk about the reality of opening up a gym, starting a YouTube channel, and some hilarious stories that happened along his journey. There are a ton of golden nuggets in here. I know you will enjoy this one! Make sure to go follow Alan IG-Untamedstrength YT-Untamed Strength
Alan Thrall is a Marine Corp veteran and the owner of Untamed Strength, which is a strongman/powerlifting gym based in Sacramento California. He’s also competed in multiple Strongman competitions as well as Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting meets. He also has a very engaged online community with Untamed Strength and it’s not only because he knows his sh*t when it comes to this stuff but he uses a lot of comedy to keep it entertaining and if you’ve ever seen any of his YouTube videos, you know what I’m talking about. Alan keeps his training and that of his clients, pretty simple; focus on big, compound lifts and get stronger. The story of how he started Untamed Strength is pretty interesting as well and he talks about how and why it all got started. He shares his thoughts on the StrongLifts 5 X 5 program, why it works, and why it's so popular. We also talk about Starting Strength which is one of the most popular books available on strength training and barbell exercises. Being a guy more interested in building strength instead of getting fancy, his gym is built with basic equipment and he shares his ideas on how to build a garage gym on the cheap. He also shares why he doesn't warm up, foam roll, or stretch anymore which flies in the face of what we are all taught when it comes to the basics of movement. His training methods focus on the basics and he uses strongman type conditioning work with his clients and he said something that was pretty funny "Nobody I've ever worked with has ever said "this is boring, do you have a treadmill"." He also said something that I believe to be absolutely true in that "If it means enough to you, you'll get it done." Exactly. If you watch his YouTube videos, you'll also notice a theme in that he plays a lot of heavy metal. I asked him to share some of his favorite bands/songs with me, which is great because I too love some good head banging music! Bring on Slayer!
What's up Pride? A few months back I had the pleasure of doing this Q&A with my friend/strength coach Alan Thrall. He is the owner of Untamed Strength in Sacramento CA. If you haven't seen him he looks like a mixture of Jesus, and a heavy metal viking. -He has built a successful powerlifting, and strongman gym from scratch. -Build a youtube channel with over 455 THOUSAND subscribers. -Established himself as a great online coach and coach for Barbell Medicine -He is STRONG & megestic Hes someone I really respect because he walked the talk and created a gym from scratch which is what I am currerntly doing now. In this podcast we talk about his background, how Untamed Strength came to be, and the troubles along the way. He has also been writing my program as I'm competing in USS Strongman Nationals June 30th. So if you enjoy business, strength training, or just a good story of going against the odds... LISTEN UP! Longer, but all worth it. Enjoy Alans Gym: http://www.trainuntamed.com/ Alans Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7
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